Communications Systems | PRS-NCO3 Network Controller

PRS-NCO3 Network Controller

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The network control unit is the heart of the Praesideo

system. The unit routes up to 28 simultaneous audio
channels, delivers power to the system, reports faults,
and controls the system. Audio inputs can be
announcements from call stations, background music,
or local audio. The network control unit can be
configured for the most complex public address
systems. The configuration can be done comfortably
and efficiently via a PC. The PC is only needed for
configuration. The controller can operate
independently of the PC. However, the controller can
use a PC to display information on the system status
using the software, supplied with the unit. The unit
can be freestanding on a tabletop or mounted in a 19"
rack.
The PRSNCO3 network controller needs PRSSW
software version 4.0 or higher.
Functions
Connectivity
The network controller has four analog audio inputs.
Of these, two are selectable between microphone and
line. The other two inputs are fixed as line inputs. The
microphone/line inputs can be used as call inputs, if
they are programmed conditionally to any of the eight
control inputs, which are freely programmable for

Public address and emergency sound system control

unit

Control and routing of 28 simultaneous audio

channels

Ethernet interface for configuration, control,

diagnostics, and logging

Digital storage for prerecorded messages

EN 5416 and ISO 724016 system certification

system actions, with freely programmable priorities.

The line inputs provide selectable 20 kHz pilot tone
detection for cable supervision.
The controller has four analog audio line outputs each
with a selectable 20 kHz monitoring signal. Three
control outputs are programmable for faults or calls,
and two others are used to connect visual and audible
fault indicators.
A 24 Vdc auxiliary output is available that can be used
to power an external visual fault and/or emergency
light tower.
Operation and performance
The network controller is completely configurable from
a PC using the supplied software, which can also
provide the current status of the running system, as
well as comfortable and efficient configuration. The
controller can also run without a connected PC, once
it has been configured. The front panel has a
2 x 16character LCD display and a rotary control to
navigate through the menu and select the menu items.
Address, version, fault events, and monitor enquiries
can be done using the display and control knob. The
network controller can control up to 60 nodes. Nodes
include equipment such as power amplifiers, audio
expander units, call stations, call station kits, etc.

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To meet the requirements for emergency sound

systems, automatic messaging is included in the
network controller. The controller has a built-in,
replaceable compact flash memory card, to match the
storage requirements for audio messages. Four
messages can be played simultaneously. Message
storage and the messages themselves are monitored.
Audio messages (as a set of wav files) can be
downloaded from a computer via the Ethernet link.
The controller also stores a wide range of attention
tones, test tones, and alarm tones, all accessible by
any call stations or control inputs for announcement or
alarm broadcast. The network controller has a built-in
buzzer for notification of faults or emergency
situations. An internal real time clock allows for event
scheduling, such as playing scheduled announcements
or changing the volume of background music during
evening hours. It has extensive audio processing
possibilities for the audio inputs and the audio
outputs. Parametric equalization, limiter and gain can
be easily adjusted using the configuration software.
There is a headset jack for monitoring the audio
channels.
Security
The network controller supports redundant network
cabling. It can be wired as a branched network or
redundant loop. The system can handle 256 priorities,
for calls to hundreds of zones, satisfying even the
most complex public address and emergency
requirements.
The controller monitors the status of all the equipment
in the system, reports status changes, and stores the
last 200 fault messages in the system. This monitoring
extends from the capsule of a call station microphone
to the end of a loudspeaker line. The external cables
connected to the control inputs are monitored for
short and open circuit. An internally generated pilot
tone is available for monitoring the audio outputs. The
controller operates both on mains power and on a
48 Vdc battery power supply for emergency back up,
with automatic switchover. It can supervise both of
the power supplies.
Controls and indicators
Front
2 x 16character LCD display
Rotary/push button

Back
Mains switch
Voltage selector

Interconnections
Front
Headphone output

Back

Mains input
Battery backup input
Eight control inputs
Two analog audio mic/line inputs
Two analog line audio inputs
Five control outputs (two dedicated fault)

Four analog audio line outputs

Ethernet
RS232
Two system network connections
24 Vdc auxiliary output

Certifications and approvals

Safety

acc. to IEC 60065 / EN 60065

Immunity

acc. to EN 551032 / EN 501304 /

EN 501214

Emissions

acc. to EN 551031 / FCC47 part 15B

Emergency

acc. to EN 60849 / EN 5416 /

ISO 724016

Maritime

acc. to IEC 60945

Region

Certification

Europe

CE
CE
CE
CE
CE
CE

DOP

CPD
GL

Installation/configuration notes

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Audio inputs

Audio outputs

Control inputs

Control outputs

Plastic optical fiber network

Mains in

Display, control and buzzer

14

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Network processor and DSP

Network redundancy switching

10

Message manager

11

Micro processor

12

Input range

+6 dBV to +18 dBV (XLR)

-6 dBV to +6 dBV (cinch)

Control inputs

8x

Connectors

Removable screw terminals

Power supply

Operation

Closing contact (with supervision)

13

Compact flash (CF) memory card

Control outputs

5x

14

24 Vdc out

Connectors

Removable screw terminals

15

48 Vdc backup power supply in

Mic / line inputs

2x

Connector

3pin XLR

Nominal Input Level

-57 dBV

S/N

>62 dBA with 25 dB headroom

CMRR

>55 dB at 100 Hz

Input Impedance

1360 ohm

Phantom supply

12 V 1 V @ 15 mA

Input range

-7 dB to 8 dB ref nominal input level

Line outputs

4x

Connectors

XLR and stereo cinch (for each line)

Output Impedance

<100 ohm

S/N

>89 dBA at maximum level

Crosstalk

<-85 dB

Signal range

-12 dBV to +18 dBV (XLR)

-24 dBV to +6 dBV (cinch)

Distortion at 1 kHz

<0.05%

PRS-NCO3 rear view

Parts included
Quantity

Component

PRSNCO3 Network Controller

Power cord

Set of mounting brackets for 19rack

Set of feet

Set of connectors

PRSSW Configuration, Diagnostic and Logging Software

Mechanical

Technical specifications

Dimensions (H x W x D)

Electrical

tabletop, with feet

92 x 440 x 400 mm
(3.6 x 17.3 x 15.7 in)

in rack, with brackets

88 x 483 x 400 mm
(3.5 x 19 x 15.7 in)

Mains power supply

Voltage

115/230 VAC 10%, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

21 W with no load
160 W with maximum load

Battery power supply

Voltage

48 Vdc -10% to +20%

Performance

in front of brackets

40 mm (1.6 in)

behind brackets

360 mm (14.2 in)

Weight

7 kg (15.4 lb)

Mounting

Standalone; 19" rack

Charcoal with silver

Frequency response

20 Hz to 20 kHz (-3 dB)

Color

Line inputs

2x

Environmental

Connectors

3pin XLR and stereo cinch (for each

line)

Operating temperature

-5 to +55 C (+23 F to +131 F)

S/N

>87 dBA at maximum level

Storage temperature

-40 to +70 C (-40 F to +158 F)

CMRR

>40 dB

Humidity

15% to 90%

Air pressure

600 to 1100 hPa

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Ordering information
PRS-NCO3 Network Controller

System controller, router, supervisor and interface,

built-in web server for configuration, provides local
audio and control I/O, 4-channel WAV-message player,
power supply for powering other network connected
units, rack unit 2 RU.
Order number PRS-NCO3
PRSSW Praesideo Software

DVD with system software for Praesideo, used for

system configuration, diagnostics and logging,
supplied with PRS-NCO3.
Order number PRS-SW

Represented by:
Americas:
Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
12000 Portland Avenue South
Burnsville MN 55337, USA
Phone: +1-800-392-3497
Fax: +1-800-955-6831
audiosupport@us.bosch.com
www.boschsecurity.com

Europe, Middle East, Africa:

Bosch Security Systems B.V.
P.O. Box 80002
5617 BA Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Phone: + 31 40 2577 284
Fax: +31 40 2577 330
emea.securitysystems@bosch.com
www.boschsecurity.com

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Asia-Pacific:
Robert Bosch (SEA) Pte Ltd, Security
Systems
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Singapore 573943
Phone: +65 6571 2808
Fax: +65 6571 2699
apr.securitysystems@bosch.com
www.boschsecurity.asia

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201 Building, No. 333 Fuquan Road
Via Anhanguera, Km 98
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Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil
200335 China
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